National Spirit Day is set for Thursday, October 19. Spirit Day was created by GLAAD to show support for LGBT+ youth and take a stand against bullying.
“I have been bullied a lot due to my sexuality and gender,” says James Terry, a UCO student. “In high school specifically, I was called a lot of derogatory terms because of my gender and sexuality. I got into a lot of physical fights and felt really alienated.”
Cher teased fans over the weekend with Tweets about her being in the Mamma Mia sequel now being filmed. She said she had been cast in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again but wouldn’t say what her role is in the upcoming movie.
Since President Donald Trump’s announcement of the United States’ Military’s ban on trans enlistees, many have wanted to show their support to trans troops and offer encouragement and hope however they can.
New York (AP) — Harvey Weinstein knows he can be temperamental, and he knows he's not above a good publicity stunt, but he said Thursday his complaints over an R rating for his company's upcoming trans teen family story "3 Generations" are worth the effort on behalf of prospective young trans viewers.
"Survivor" contestant Zeke Smith was outed as transgender by fellow competitor Jeff Varner on Wednesday night's episode of the CBS reality competition. The move has prompted online criticism and condemnation by a major LGBT rights group.
"Moonlight" and "Star Trek Beyond" are the only major films found worthy of GLAAD Media Awards nominations, the fewest nods for gay-inclusive movies since 2003. AP photo by Kimberley French.
This week is Bisexual Awareness Week. Most observers agree that, even in the LGBT community, there is not a lot of understanding of bisexuality, and bisexuals – even though they compose 50 percent of the LGBT community.
Los Angeles (AP) — Captain America snags a kiss from Sharon Carter in the latest Marvel pic, "Captain America: Civil War," but many fans are wishing it was from someone else — specifically, a man.
In April, GLAAD — who describes itself as “a dynamic media force,” which “tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change” on LGBT issues, stepped up to the plate finally and showed serious concern and respect for the largest group in LGBT — bisexuals.
Los Angeles (AP) — Mariah Carey is no stranger to honors and awards, but the pop star said that her GLAAD Ally Award, which she received at the annual event on Saturday in New York, was something more.
In celebration of International Family Equality Day (IFED), Supergravity Pictures is releasing the award-winning Australian documentary GAYBY BABY on digital video services on Sunday May 1. You can join the largest worldwide movie night by downloading the film, hosting a viewing party and being part of a global conversation supporting family equality. Just Press Play on May 1.
Los Angeles (AP) — Hollywood films remained static in their inclusiveness of LGBT characters in 2015, but the racial diversity of those characters fell dramatically, according to the findings of GLAAD's annual study.
Los Angeles (AP) — Demi Lovato and Caitlyn Jenner are among the recipients of the 27th GLAAD Media Awards.
The awards honor those who further GLAAD's mission of ensuring that stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are heard through media outlets.
